Group G · Match 15 · Jun 15, 2026
Iran VS New Zealand
- Stage
- Group G
- Date
- Capacity
- 70K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Mon, Jun 15, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00 AM
The teams
🇮🇷
FIFA rank#21
CoachAmir Ghalenoei
CaptainEhsan Hajsafi
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇳🇿
FIFA rank#85
CoachDarren Bazeley
CaptainChris Wood
Formation4-4-2
Best WC finishGroup stage
Venue: SoFi Stadium
FIFA tournament name Los Angeles Stadium — capacity 70,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Inglewood (Los Angeles).
Transit on match day
Metro K Line + match-day shuttle from Downtown LA, ~40 min by car (avoid 405 at rush hour)
Climate (June 2026)
Mild, dry — 17-25°C, low humidity, marine layer mornings
Airports
LAX · Burbank (BUR) · Long Beach (LGB)
Where to stay
Santa Monica, Downtown LA, Manhattan Beach
Full travel guide: Inglewood (Los Angeles) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group G standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 |
Other Group G fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group G Jun 15 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Group G Jun 21 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Iran
Group G Jun 21 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Egypt
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Egypt vs Iran
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Belgium
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group H 16:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group G 19:00 UTC · Seattle Stadium
Belgium vs Egypt
Group H 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Other matches at SoFi Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group D Jun 12 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
United States vs Paraguay
Group B Jun 18 · 19:00 UTC
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group G Jun 21 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Iran
Group D Jun 25 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Türkiye vs United States
R32 Jun 28 · 19:00 UTC
Group B runner-up vs Group A runner-up
Iran vs New Zealand — FAQ
When is Iran vs New Zealand kicking off?
June 15, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (SoFi Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Iran vs New Zealand being played?
SoFi Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Los Angeles Stadium) in Inglewood (Los Angeles). Capacity 70,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group G fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Iran's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. IRIB is the primary broadcaster in Iran.
How do I get to SoFi Stadium on match day?
Metro K Line + match-day shuttle from Downtown LA, ~40 min by car (avoid 405 at rush hour)
Who else is in Group G?
Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Mon, Jun 15, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Mon, Jun 15, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Tue, Jun 16, 2:00 AM